- 724
Studio of Sir Anthony van Dyck
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Studio of Sir Anthony van Dyck
- The Crucifixion
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has been recently relined, cleaned and restored. The paint surface is stable. The painting is in very good condition, the luminosity of the flesh tones and the subtleties of the painting in the clouds remain intact. There is only a small degree of surface dirt and a clear even varnish layer. Visible to the naked eye are a few localised areas of restoration that appear only to be strengthening areas of wear, the most visible of which is a small 2cm squared area on the inside elbow on Christ's left arm. There are some other minor scattered retouchings throughout that are visible on inspection under ultraviolet light but generally there has been little work done and almost no interference in the body of Christ and the cherubs. The picture needs no further attention.
The picture is offered in an Italian gold frame with some substantial losses of gilt.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A workshop version of a lost composition known only through a contemporary copy in the Musée des Augustins, Toulouse.1 An attribution to Jan Boeckhorst has been suggested.
1. See S.J. Barnes, N. De Poorter, O. Millar and H. Vey, Van Dyck, a Complete Catalogue of the Paintings, London & New Haven 2004, p. 400, cat. no. III.A5, reproduced.